Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Contractor is to cut selected trees in their entirety from within the right of way in accordance with these specifications. Trees shall be cut as close to the ground as possible, leaving the shortest possible stump. The trunks of each tree shall be cut into lengths no longer than six (6) feet, shall be placed no closer than ten (10) feet from the edge of pavement and shall not be stacked. All tree limbs and brush shall be removed from the trunk and shall be cut into lengths no longer than six (6) feet, shall be placed no closer than ten (10) feet from the edge of pavement and shall not be stacked. Debris shall not be placed in a ditch. The Contractor must remove all cut trees and limbs from the right of way within 2 days of completion of cutting. Trees and limbs shall not be discarded on NCDOT right of way. The Contractor shall conduct his operations in such a manner to prevent injury to trees, shrubs, grass or legume ground cover, or other types of vegetation that are to remain growing, and to prevent damage to adjacent property...
